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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total loss as it was fully engulfed on arrival. There are no hydrants in that neighborhood, so tanker trucks from Monroe and Newtown shuttled multiple loads of water to the scene.” The fire call came in just after 10 a.m. Catalano said 20 volunteer firefighters from Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson operated…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election,…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
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SHELTON, Conn. — After scoring a pair of nicely set up goals through two periods of play the Masuk High hockey team pulled away in the third period for a 5-0 win over visiting Newtown-New Fairfield at the Sports Center…
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Arline Marie Diorio-Faley (née Clark), age 91, of Winston-Salem, N.C., beloved wife of the late Joseph James Faley, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her son’s residence in Monroe, Conn. Born in Teaneck, N.J., in…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police officers used traffic cones and yellow caution tape to cordon off both lanes in the 1200-block of Monroe Turnpike and keep drivers away from a downed tree late Monday night, but a 43-year-old Monroe woman allegedly…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk softball coach Leigh Barone stepped down after leading the Panthers to a seventh consecutive state championship in 2025, and Masuk’s girls soccer team made history by capturing their school’s first ever Class L State Championship. Though…
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MONROE, Conn. — Board of Education members and administrators researched options to upgrade school facilities and accommodate growing student enrollment in 2025, as Monroe’s students continued to excel in their studies, music and robotics. Masuk Band Director Michael Ances was…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney won a second consecutive term in 2025, when Republicans maintained majorities on all town boards and commissions, and Jason Perillo won a special election for the 21st Senatorial District seat after fellow Republican,…
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MONROE, Conn. — A father and son team competed in the World’s Toughest Row and Jennie’s Pizzeria patrons celebrated the “Worlds Greatest Bartender” among the top human interest stories and features of 2025. The Sun listed hyperlinks to the lineup…
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MONROE, CT — One of the most notable news stories of 2025 was comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee’s purchase of the home of late paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren to open an airBnB. The duo also plans…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road,…
MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…